The College is seeking applications for x3 PRISM Agri-Food Research & Innovation (R&I) Co-ordinator fixed term for 3 years. The postholders will be based at the SMEs’/companies’ premises with limited time spent at the Strand Road Campus or Limavady Campus.
The post holder will act as an embedded R&I Co-ordinator – Agri-Food, to lead innovation and decarbonisation activities within participating SMEs/Companies. Additionally, they will support the PRISM Agri-Food Cluster Manager and Foodovation Centre to ensure successful delivery of the PRISM programme. The role will provide targeted, research-led support to a minimum of eight SMEs/companies within the Agri-Food sector; helping them identify and implement low-carbon solutions, sustainable practices, and process or product innovations.
The post holder will co-design and embed strategies that drive measurable improvements in efficiency, sustainability, and competitiveness across the participating SMEs.
PRISM – Powering Research & Innovation for Sustainable Manufacturing is supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
The role will include:
• Research and Innovation Engagement – Work closely with the companies’ staff to identify opportunities for product, process, and organisational innovation, co-design solutions, and develop tailored decarbonisation plans.
• Project Action Progression – Document research findings, methodologies, and outcomes; contribute to project reporting; and prepare SME case studies for dissemination and PR purposes.
• SME Support and Knowledge Sharing – Act as the main liaison between the company, Cluster Manager and project stakeholders to facilitate collaboration, knowledge exchange, and adoption of sustainable practices.
• Performance Monitoring – Support the PRISM Cluster Manager in tracking the company’s progress, evaluating outcomes, and ensuring continuous improvement and measurable impact.
• Stakeholder Engagement – Build and maintain strong working relationships with the companies/SMEs, trade associations, and cross-border academic partners to enhance project impact.
• Compliance and Reporting – Ensure adherence to PEACEPLUS and SEUPB branding, visibility, quality assurance, and reporting requirements, as well as College policies on health, safety, equality, and diversity.